Senior Calibration Technician

Role Summary

Senior Calibration Technician responsible for performing, coordinating, and documenting calibration activities across manufacturing, laboratory, utility, and warehouse areas in a cGMP-regulated setting. Acts as a subject matter expert with oversight of vendors, contributes to investigations and SOP development, and supports onboarding and training of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and perform equipment, system, and instrument calibrations, or oversee vendor-performed calibrations. Reconcile calibration documentation per internal procedures and FDA guidelines. Support calibration-related deviations investigations and assist with CAPAs as required.
• Provide advanced support for calibration and verification on process-related, GMP-classified, or validated equipment. Collaborate with other teams to ensure SOP and cGMP compliance.
• Maintain, test, and troubleshoot calibrated instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, measurement devices). Initiate escalation and coordinate resolution with vendors or support teams as needed.
• Define specifications and manage vendor relationships for calibration service providers, OEMs, and suppliers; obtain quotes and documentation for procurement.
• Review vendor and temporary personnel work for technical accuracy and proper documentation; ensure adherence to calibration procedures.
• Complete and maintain accurate calibration records in accordance with GxP expectations using BM-RAM; support QA data review requests.
• Coordinate and support contract service providers, ensuring compliance with site procedures and GxP requirements.
• Maintain lifecycle documentation for calibrated instruments (installation records, calibration history, retirement status); manage inventory of standards and spare parts.
• Serve as site SME for calibration activities; support audits, investigations, SOP development, and cross-department guidance; oversee vendor performance.
• Assist with drafting/revision of SOPs; contribute to deviation/failure investigations; prepare calibration-related reports and audit responses as needed.
• Support onboarding and training of junior technicians; help develop familiarity with tools, systems, and practices to minimize downtime.
• Maintain training compliance by completing required trainings within due dates.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
  • H.S. Diploma or GED
  • 6+ years in a pharmaceutical, food, or chemical manufacturing environment as a calibration technician or equivalent
  • Extensive instrumentation troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic, electronic, and hydraulic control systems
  • Ability to perform electrical repairs per NEC
  • Strong working knowledge of cGMP regulations
  • Experience with building management systems
  • Ability to handle confidential data
  • Intermediate PC skills and experience with calibration/PM tracking software (e.g., Blue Mountain RAM)
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate Degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field or equivalent military training with six years instrumentation experience
  • Working knowledge of Adept, CAD, Master Control, and TrackWise

Education

• Not specified beyond the minimum and preferred qualifications above

Additional Requirements

• On-site requirement: 100% on-site at Silver Spring, Maryland location